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Chapter 195 A Package from Beijing

These days, it's hard to even get enough to eat, let alone have some fruit.

Only those families with good means would be willing to spend money to buy some during festivals. Families with poor means probably never even tasted what an apple tasted like in their lives.

"It was a gift from someone else, I don't know anything about it." Qin Yunzhou shook his head, carrying a bag of bright red apples, a piece of pork, and a large package, and was about to go into the house.

The next second, Grandpa Wang, who was in his sixties or seventies and lived in the same courtyard, came over with his fifteen or sixteen-year-old grandson. He quickly came over and greeted them with a big smile.

"Hey, wait a minute, Yunzhou, your leg's all better now, are you going back to the army soon?"

A few days ago, my husband said that the second son whom the Qin family had found had recovered from his leg injury and could walk without crutches and could still work, but he didn't believe it.

After all, it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone. When Qin Yunzhou came back, his leg was in such bad shape. Now, only half a year has passed, how can it be healed so quickly?

He didn't believe at all when they said he was just temporarily back to recuperate; he thought there was a high chance he'd have to retire due to injury.

Now it seems that they really are better. Look, they carried such a big package without even breaking a sweat, as if they weren't carrying anything at all.

It's likely that what the Qin family said before was true.

It has to be said, the Qin family is really lucky. They lost one son, but they got an even more outstanding one.

Qin Yunzhou paused, glancing at the tall, thin boy following behind Grandpa Wang. "It'll be a few more days before we go back."

Hearing the affirmative answer, Grandpa Wang finally felt relieved. He quickly pulled his grandson behind him to Qin Yunzhou and patted his grandson on the back.

"Yunzhou, what do you think of my grandson? I'd like him to join the army. Do you think it's feasible?"

"Why don't you take this kid with you to the army when you go back?"

These days, joining the army is definitely a good way out for ordinary families. One person joins the army, and the whole family is honored. The army provides all the food and lodging, and there are also allowances.

If they rise in rank later, who knows, a military officer might even emerge from their family, bringing honor to their ancestors, and no one will dare to bully them.

Like the Qin family, who used to be looked down upon because they were so poor, but then a son of the Qin family joined the army and became an officer. After that, no one dared to look down on them anymore.

Qin Yunzhou's eyes were dark and deep as he sized up the boy in front of him. He was quite tall, but his body was too thin.

"Your name is Zhu Zi?"

Living in the same courtyard, they rarely saw each other. In the six months since he returned, he has become quite familiar with his neighbors.

Wang Zhu felt nervous. His palms were sweating and his face was a little red. "Yes, Second Brother, my name is Wang Zhu."

"Tell me, do you want to join the army?" Qin Yunzhou scrutinized the young man before him, his presence exuding pressure and extraordinary aura, and asked in a deep voice.

Wang Zhu felt even more nervous. He nodded. "I want to."

What man in this world doesn't want to be a soldier, to wear a uniform and protect his country?

Qin Yunzhou frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with the answer. "Speak louder, stand up straight, and tell me, do you want to or not?"

"Yes!" Wang Zhu obeyed the command subconsciously, straightened his body with his head held high, and shouted loudly, as if expressing the desire in his heart. His eyes became even more determined.

"Very good." Qin Yunzhou's expression remained calm. "Go and move that stone bench, then do three standing long jumps."

Wang Zhu did as instructed without hesitation.

Xu Sui walked over to Qin Yunzhou's side and followed his gaze, which landed on Wang Zhu, who had run over to move a stone bench.

You know what, this guy is actually quite strong.

Gradually, more and more people came to watch from the courtyard.

Even Sister Ma, who didn't get along with the Qin family, was tempted and quickly called her son over.

Grandpa Wang, watching his grandson easily lift the stone bench, breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled, "Yunzhou, do you think Zhuzi can manage?"

Qin Yunzhou did not answer immediately. He spoke in a deep voice, signaling Wang Zhu to continue, "Standing long jump."

Wang Zhu wiped the sweat from his forehead, prepared himself, and then jumped out with all his might, leaping three times in one go. Finally, he turned and looked at Qin Yunzhou expectantly.

He didn't know if he was jumping well or if he could meet the standard, and his heart started racing; he was extremely nervous.

Qin Yunzhou remained silent for a moment. From the moment Wang Zhu jumped, he had already made a judgment.

He shook his head and sighed, "My physical fitness isn't good enough; I don't meet the military's requirements."

This is just the normal level. Even if they manage to get into the army, they will be asked to leave later because they can't keep up with the training.

Wang Zhu was stunned, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.

Grandpa Wang got anxious and quickly asked, "Yunzhou, it's fine, why is it not working? I don't see any problem, Zhuzi 4 jumped so well."

"If all else fails, shall I have him dance a few more times for you?"

Qin Yunzhou shook his head. "No need. His physical fitness is not up to standard. Jumping a few times won't help unless he improves his physical fitness. Zhu Zi is still young. If he can't do it this year, he can try again next year."

These words were spoken.

Grandpa Wang sighed and fell silent, asking no further questions.

The others gradually dispersed as well.

Qin Yunzhou walked up to Wang Zhu, freed one hand to pat him on the shoulder, and said, "There's still a chance, don't be discouraged."

"If you really want to join the army, then you should work on improving your physical fitness and training your stamina."

The famine is gradually improving. A good snow promises a good harvest. There have been several heavy snowfalls this year, and the crops in the countryside should be able to survive.

This person is too thin; he wouldn't pass the recruitment screening at all.

"Okay, Second Brother, I will." Wang Zhu's originally disappointed heart gradually rekindled with hope at this moment, and he nodded heavily.

After returning to the house.

Xu Sui looked at the bag of apples and the large package. The address on it indicated that it was sent from Beijing, and the sender was an old acquaintance.

She was somewhat surprised. "Did Gu Shuang send this?"

It's been so long since we last met; to be honest, she had almost forgotten about Gu Shuang.

Qin Yunzhou nodded and opened the package. "Yes, it was sent by her."

"I don't know how she found this address. I was originally going to pick up another package, but I unexpectedly received a package from her."

The package was quickly opened, and it was full of all sorts of food and household items: malted milk powder, high-end biscuits, four cans of meat, a box of imported chocolate, a can of dried meat, and several cans of high-end milk powder.

There was even a pair of exquisitely crafted women's leather shoes, two sets of children's clothes, and so on.

Xu Sui was stunned, thinking she was seeing things. She subconsciously looked at Qin Yunzhou, "So many things?"